In our everyday lives there are many ways we can put God at the centre – but what does it mean to put God at the centre of dating or our relationships? Praying regularly and reading the Bible, asking Him for wisdom when we need guidance or to make a decision, and making sure that everything we do lines up with His word and His will are given. For me, putting God at the centre of dating meant involving Him in every decision I made around dating; whether it was who to say hello to online, or who to agree to go on a date with. But even before I met anyone, praying about the type of relationship I wanted was a priority for me.

I remember as a kid being excited to go to church on Easter Sunday because I had new clothes and new shoes to wear, which was part of our family tradition. As I got older, I still saw Easter as a significant time in the Christian calendar but for different reasons, least of all new clothes and shoes! As a single person you might feel like Easter doesn’t have much to offer you in terms of excitement. But what if I told you that Easter is the perfect time to reconnect with God, especially if you feel your relationship has been a bit shaky?

Have you ever considered what the period of Lent might mean for you? As a time for spiritual renewal, self-discipline, and preparing for the celebration of Easter, it is the perfect time to take stock, reflect and go deeper in your relationship with God. Whether or not singleness has been a welcome season or a challenge for you in recent times, no matter what your relationship situation, Lent allows you to shift your focus from being what's happening in your life to something much bigger.